Rostislav Enev

Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Hospital Sveta Ekaterina, Sofia, Bulgaria

Publications

  • Research Article   
    Mini Fluid Challenge for Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness in Patients with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump after Cardiac Surgery
    Author(s): Rostislav Enev30238*

    Introduction: Patients with implanted Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) after cardiac surgery present a unique challenge to intensivists in many terms including fluid management. One way to objectify fluid institution is to predict fluid responsiveness-whether cardiac output is to be increased after a fluid bolus-using a mini fluid challenge test. That elegant bedside test is simple and reduces fluid overload risk compared to classic fluid challenge. Materials and methods: Patients with implanted IABP in the early period after open heart surgery were included in this study. A mini fluid challenge test was conducted. Cardiac output measurements were obtained before and after fluid bolus of 2 ml/kg body weight. Afterwards a fluid bolus of 4 ml/kg was administered and cardiac output was measured again. Results: Mini fl.. Read More»

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